In the early 90s of the 20th century

soon after the appearance of "soft power" put forth by Joseph Nye

it has attracted wide attention.The concept of soft power provided international strategy with new theoretical basis and essentially affected the whole globe.The scholars in China pursued and studied soft power and many research findings have been found.But China’s soft power research is still in the initial stage

lacking of complete and systematic cognition

needing further broadening and deepening.This thesis rearranges soft power from the angles of the implication

forming elements

characteristics

conceptual evolution

model of action and heightening methods.Directing the future of soft power is another achievement

which calls on perfecting its theoretical system from multidiscipline

comprehensive and systematic researching on its influencing factors

strengthening its the quantitative measure

attaching importance to empirical study and guiding practical activities in China.